The list below covers the basics of human computer interaction. If you do not have a formal background in HCI and/or you did not take an undergraduate course in HCI, you should read the first two books in the list, and at least one of the text books. I suggest you at least scan the other background books as well. They will give you greater depth of understanding in the field, and will help you pursue the topics presented in this course.

I have many other terrific books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. I will gladly direct you to those as needed. You are welcome to peruse my HCI library, where books are located in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

I have many other books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. Some are superb, and I will gladly direct you to those. You are welcome to peruse my HCI library, where books are located in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

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I have many other terrific books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. I will gladly direct you to those as needed. You are welcome to peruse my HCI library, where books are located in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

I have many other books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. Some are superb, and I will gladly direct you to those. You are welcome to peruse my online library or the physical one in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

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I have many other books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. Some are superb, and I will gladly direct you to those. You are welcome to peruse my HCI library, where books are located in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

The list below covers the basics of human computer interaction. If you do not have a formal background in HCI and/or you did not take an undergraduate course in HCI, you should read the first two books in the list, and at least one of the text books. I suggest you at least scan the other background books as well. They will give you greater depth of understanding in the field, and will help you pursue the topics presented in this course.

I have many other books on HCI on both general and specialized topics. Some are superb, and I will gladly direct you to those. You are welcome to peruse my online library or the physical one in MS 680. There are rules for how to sign them out, but you may freely borrow any book from me.

General background to HCI: Must reads

Norman, D. A. (1988) The Design of Everyday Things, Basic Books, NY

This book talks about design of many things, from doors to telephones to computers. The book is a delightful and easy to read; you will enjoy it!.

Nielsen, J. (1993) Usability Engineering, Academic Press.

If there is any such thing as a practitioners guide to usability engineering, this is it.